Coastal pelagic species
Coastal pelagic species managed by the Pacific Council include northern anchovy, market squid, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel. Harvesters mainly use purse seine gear, although other types of net gear (drum seines, lampara nets, and dip nets) are sometimes used.
Key documents
- Update Assessment of the Pacific Sardine Resource in 2025 for U.S. Management in 2025-2026
- Catch-Only Stock Assessment of Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) for U.S. Management in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 Fishing Years
- Description of Control Dates for PFMC Fisheries
- April 2024 Pacific Sardine Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel Meeting Report
- 2024 CPS SAFE (November 2024)
News & events
- Now Accepting Applications for a Staff Officer position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) is now recruiting motivated candidates to fill the role of Fisheries Scientist (Staff Officer)
- Call for Information and Data Pacific Salmon Essential Fish Habitat Review
- Groundfish Management Team to hold hybrid work sessions February 2 through February 6, 2026
- Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 20 and January 22, 2026
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 21 and January 23, 2026
- Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation Workgroup to hold online meeting December 9, 2025
- November 2025 Decision Summary Document
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
December Council meeting
Online only
Held via webinar only.
Events
Contacts
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Jessi Waller
503-820-2415
jessi.waller@pcouncil.org
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Katrina Bernaus
(503) 820-2420
katrina.bernaus@pcouncil.org